Contact business associates, employer, family and friends with change of address.

Prepare a box of Items of Extraordinary Value that you will pack and carry with you. These items include family heirlooms, jewelry, stock certificates, wills, real estate papers, back up disk of computer files, collectibles or any other items that you may determine to be irreplaceable. Label "Do Not Move" and consolidate in one area.

Create a floor plan of new home, identifying layout of rooms and placement of furniture.

5 Weeks Prior to the Move

Begin packing non-essential items. Label all boxes and consolidate in one area, separated by room destination.

Contact your local Environmental Protection Agency to learn how to properly dispose of flammable items such as paint, thinners, solvents, oils, varnishes, gas and poisons such as weed killers.

Contact carpet cleaners and other contractors for new home maintenance.